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Family to appeal ruling allowing Quebec hospital to remove child's breathing tube
Patrick Martin-Menard, a lawyer for the child's parents, says his clients plan to appeal the ruling because they want the hospital to intubate the child if he cannot breathe on his own.
Cree woman alleges discrimination in lawsuit after newborn dies in Edmonton hospital
The suit said the mother went to the hospital after suffering cramps and that she consented under duress to a vaginal exam, causing an “immense amount of pain.''

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New rules for mail-order pharmacies in Alberta

Standards of Practice for Virtual Care was approved by the Alberta College of Pharmacy in June of 2022 and will come into full effect early next year.
Development of vision in early childhood: No screens before age two

Has technology become the ultimate tool for keeping children calm?
Pharmacy U Vancouver helps pharmacists "move forward together"

Pharmacy U Vancouver, held in person on October 22, raised the bar once again with new pharmacy learning, insights and practical strategies for running a successful pharmacy.
Flat denial: When a doctor flouts a patient's wish to forego post-mastectomy breast reconstruction

An estimated one in five women has been denied an aesthetic flap closure after a mastectomy. Some surgeons have been known to renege on their agreement while their patients are unconscious in the OR.
Manitoba doctor warns of overwhelmed hospitals, calls for government help

Provincial statistics show that the number of patients in intensive care has remained above pre-pandemic normal capacity.
Montreal hospital caters to Indigenous patients by adding bannock to meal trays

Julie Woodfine, a psychiatry liaison nurse at the McGill University Health Centre, said the idea was sparked after a 69-year-old Cree patient from Chisasibi was hospitalized after undergoing cancer surgery.
Canada's top medical journal acknowledges its role in perpetuating anti-Black racism

The Canadian Medical Association Journal says a special edition released Monday is the first of two spotlighting papers by Black authors.
Problem solved: Help! How can I hire reliable staff?

The healthcare sector has been front and centre in conversations on labour shortages in Canada. Here's what some of your fellow MDs recommend on finding and keeping reliable staff.
Practice management: When it's time to part ways

Ending the doctor-patient relationship can be stressful. Here’s what to keep in mind.

Family to appeal ruling allowing Quebec hospital to remove child's breathing tube

Cree woman alleges discrimination in lawsuit after newborn dies in Edmonton hospital

Solve my problem: How do I end an appointment without upsetting or angering a patient?

New rules for mail-order pharmacies in Alberta

Development of vision in early childhood: No screens before age two

Pharmacy U Vancouver helps pharmacists "move forward together"

Flat denial: When a doctor flouts a patient's wish to forego post-mastectomy breast reconstruction

Manitoba doctor warns of overwhelmed hospitals, calls for government help

Montreal hospital caters to Indigenous patients by adding bannock to meal trays

Canada's top medical journal acknowledges its role in perpetuating anti-Black racism

Problem solved: Help! How can I hire reliable staff?

Practice management: When it's time to part ways